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Could Shedeur Sanders be the next quarterback of the Cleveland Browns?

One prominent NFL Draft analyst seems to think so.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Jordan Reid published his latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft. And in doing so, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst projected the Browns to use the No. 1 overall pick on Sanders, the Colorado star quarterback and son of Buffaloes head coach and Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders.

Writes Reid:

Sanders — currently my QB1 for the class — is a poised pocket passer whose game centers around his fantastic ball placement and good decision-making. His 72.6% completion rate ranks sixth in the nation. Sanders would be an ideal fit for Kevin Stefanski’s scheme, as he can operate from multiple platforms and has the pocket vision to immediately make an impact at the next level.

The idea of Sanders playing in Cleveland is certainly intriguing, especially in two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski’s offensive scheme. And there’s also the obvious question of what it would mean for the Browns’ current quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is currently underperforming during the third season of his fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract in Cleveland.

Reid’s projection for next year’s top pick certainly caught the attention of many. And many were quick to weigh in on social media with their thoughts regarding the potential fit.

[ESPN]

About Ben Axelrod

Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.

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